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I hope you can see my entry as the most recent memory is a few years ago. I found this site by accident as I was searching for information regarding Blacksmiths Lane and Whybridge School. I was born in 1957 and also attended ...Read more

A memory of South Hornchurch by Ed Stride

I got a job as a Junior House Officer at Runwell Hospital in March 1958 and worked there for a year, initially living in the hospital residence and then, after I married in Dublin, Ireland later the same year, moved ...Read more

A memory of Runwell in 1958 by Steve Nugent

In 1950 I was born on a cold winter's night to my mother Rosemary Jesse, at 'The Black Houses', Kelvedon Road, Wickham Bishops, built by architect, designer and socio-economic theorist Arthur Heygate Macmurdo. ...Read more

A memory of Wickham Bishops by Marilyn Jesse

I was born in Widnes Maternity Home in 1946. Not sure if that was the correct name. My parents lived on Boston Avenue in Runcorn and my grandparents on Taylor’s row. It was great finding this site. I’m going to look at the pictures of Widnes and just marvel at it.

A memory of Widnes by janetsydoruk

At the request of my 42-year-old daughter "to see where Mom was born and her childhood up to age 15 years" we made a nostalgic visit from Herefordshire back to HUMP-SHIRE as Willenhall was known, on New Year's Day ...Read more

A memory of Willenhall by Margaret Hill

I lived in Willesden Green from when I was born on the 1st June 1953 (2 PARK AVENUE) until I got married in August 1974. I simply loved the area. The house I lived in used to be my Grandparent's. Both died in Park Avenue.My ...Read more

A memory of Willesden by stephenwhite249

Hi I was born in Melrose ave, willesden green London nw2, and I'm still living here. One of my first times I remember is Sainsbury which took over 2 shop. The co-op was across the road and Fredrick Reed toyshop. My auntie ...Read more

A memory of Willesden in 1953 by Liz Ely

I was born at Willey Gate House 1960, my parents Joe and Margery Pratt lived there since the early 1950s, my father was the gate man and opened the gates to let steam trains though, it was on the Rugby to Leicester ...Read more

A memory of Willey in 1961 by Mary Johnson

My memory doesn't go back that far as I was born in 1952 but I have a special reason for seeking anyone who knows this person and would be glad to hear from anyone who can tell me anything about him. His birth certificate ...Read more

A memory of Gretna Green in 1930 by Heather Trevorrow

My Grandad was born in one of the cottages in this picture and it was lovely to come across this photo as the cottages are very rarely seen.

A memory of Horsham in 1920 by Kim Mc Intyre